Superb second half display helps Na Piarsaigh past Patrickswell

The match-ups were interesting, with Will O’Donoghue marking Cian Lynch, while Mike Casey had a tough assignment in Aaron Gillane. Diarmaid Byrnes was deployed at midfield for the 20-time champions

Na Piarsaigh v Patrickswell in the Limerick Senior Hurling championship Group 1

Limerick SHC: Na Piarsaigh 0-23 Patrickswell 1-17 

A second-half scoring clinic from Na Piarsaigh saw them hold off Patrickswell in the opening round of the Limerick SHC. The winners hit a dozen second half-points to see off their city rivals, and pick up an early two points in the five-game dash for knockout hurling.